Meadowdale, Washington Explained

Meadowdale, Washington
Settlement Type:CDP
Pushpin Map:Washington
Coordinates:47.8583°N -122.3161°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Snohomish
Unit Pref:US
Area Total Sq Mi:1.07
Area Land Sq Mi:1.07
Elevation M:137
Population Total:3,148[1]
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone1 Dst:Pacific
Area Code:425

Meadowdale is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Snohomish County, Washington. As of the 2020 U.S. census, it had a population of 3,148. It was the first incorporated city in Snohomish County [2]

A post office called Meadowdale was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] The community was named for a meadow near the original town site.[4]

Geography

Meadowdale is located along the eastern edge of Possession Sound in an area bounded by the cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood to the south, 148th Street Southwest to the north, and 52nd Avenue West to the east. All residences in the area use Edmonds addresses.[5] The land area is 1.07 sq. miles.[6]

The area has been the target of annexation efforts in the early 21st century by Edmonds and Lynnwood as well as Mukilteo.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geography Profile: Meadowdale CDP, Washington . . September 10, 2023.
  2. Caryl, Delmar H., ""With Angels to the Rear: An Informal Portrait of Early Meadowdale"", Dilemma Press, 1960,
  3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 August 2016.
  4. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 162.
  5. News: Pesznecker . Scott . Cities set sights on Meadowdale . September 10, 2023 . The Everett Herald . August 18, 2007.
  6. Web site: Meadowdale, Washington . 18 August 2014.
  7. News: Pesznecker . Scott . County shoreline could go to a city . September 10, 2023 . The Everett Herald . June 17, 2007.
  8. News: Baumbach . Jenelle . Residents on outskirts of Edmonds take step to join city . September 10, 2023 . The Everett Herald . September 10, 2023.